restrective measures

Egypt takes over from Morocco co-presidency of Global Counterterrorism Forum, triggers criticism

Egypt took over from Morocco the co-presidency of the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF). The Arab country will co-chair the forum with the European Union, GCTF said Thursday during a ceremony held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. “We are honored to be hosting the first GCTF Coordinating Committee meeting, co-chaired with the European Union, in which […]

Former German President Horst Köhler, New Personal Envoy for Sahara

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced Wednesday the appointment of Horst Köhler, former President of Germany, as his Personal Envoy for the Sahara. Mr. Köhler brings more than 35 years of experience in government and international organizations, including as President of the Federal Republic of Germany (2004-2010), said the UN spokesman in a statement. He served […]

COVID-19: Morocco extends night curfew, other restrictive measures for two more weeks as of March 02

Morocco has extended the night curfew and other anti-coronavirus restrictive measures for two more weeks as of Tuesday, March 2 at 9 p.m. although health authorities have been reporting in recent weeks decreasing numbers of daily new coronavirus cases with more recoveries than new cases, and lower fatality rates. Besides the night curfew, the measures […]